Right Angled CEE connector

MikeCr
MikeCr Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited September 2016 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

Hi all, I have a 2016 Bailey Pagent Genoa, great caravan, but the electical hook up cable sticks out from the caravan when on site.

I need a "right angled" version so that it take the cable down intead of sticking out from the side.

I know they are made, as I've seen them when touring in France and Italy.

Does anyone know where I can get one in the UK?

Ebay have some, but they are from Germany and I can't see the mating connection to confirm it's a female.

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  • Mitsi Fendt
    Mitsi Fendt Forum Participant Posts: 484
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    edited September 2016 #2

    My guess it will be the same base on the fact that I have a German caravan using a standard UK hook up. In any case if you buy on line you have the right to return for a refund as you were not able to inspect the goods before purchase. You could always contact
    the merchant in advance to ask the question. Hope this helps as I know it's not the wxact answer you were seeking.

  • abinitio1980
    abinitio1980 Forum Participant Posts: 37
    edited September 2016 #3

    Like
    this
    ?

    im not sure you'll actually "gain" that much - all the ones I've seen are similar (bulky!) style

  • EJB986
    EJB986 Forum Participant Posts: 1,153
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    edited September 2016 #4

    I thought that virtually all EHU sockets/plugs were at right angles to the side of MH/Caravans?

  • tec535
    tec535 Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited September 2016 #5

    Both  these two show right angled connector. How do you know if it's male or female? the female has cover over the pins





    www.crusaderproducts.co.uk › files › Ele.

    www.semlohelectrics.co.uk › Electrical

  • abinitio1980
    abinitio1980 Forum Participant Posts: 37
    edited September 2016 #6

    Walther do a "low profile" version (316306) but it's pricy!

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited September 2016 #7

    Is it really that much of a "trip" hazard?

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited September 2016 #8

    Hi all, I have a 2016 Bailey Pagent Genoa, great caravan, but the electical hook up cable sticks out from the caravan when on site.

    I need a "right angled" version so that it take the cable down intead of sticking out from the side.

    I know they are made, as I've seen them when touring in France and Italy.

    Does anyone know where I can get one in the UK?

    Ebay have some, but they are from Germany and I can't see the mating connection to confirm it's a female.

    ...We have a 2016 Pegasus Genoa (not pageant?) and do not see that the EHU hookup is sticking out? A more of a problem unless you are one of a few is that there seems to be a problem with the Dometic 9330  tall fridges as fitted in that they tend to have a problem with them gettig to cold,we have Dometic coming to us and two more vans tomorrow to sort us all out (hopefully)

  • Navigateur
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    edited September 2016 #9

    On my, much older, Bailey the power connectors both male and female are totally inside the battery box and only the cable comes out - and then in a downward manner.  I wonder what and why this change?

  • SteveL
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    edited September 2016 #10

    On my, much older, Bailey the power connectors both male and female are totally inside the battery box and only the cable comes out - and then in a downward manner.  I wonder what and why this change?

    Our Unicorn 2 circa 2014 also has it in the battery box as you describe. The change could be because I think they moved the battery to a central position, so there is no box to put it in. Perhaps they think it could become accidentally detached more easily, if it is downward facing. 

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited September 2016 #11

    The batteries are now in a underfloor box near axle

  • TJ49
    TJ49 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited September 2016 #12

    Many motorhomes have the EHU connector on the outside wall so that the cable / connector sticks straight out, at right-angles to the body of the van.

    I too have seen the right-angled connector in France and have made several enquiries in the UK  at wholesalers and manufacturers in an attempt to purchase such a connector.

    I only found on wholesale who could possibly supply ony - at a cost of £25.

    I might try and buy a couple next time I am in France.

  • jennyc
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    edited September 2016 #13

    Many motorhomes have the EHU connector on the outside wall so that the cable / connector sticks straight out, at right-angles to the body of the van.

    I too have seen the right-angled connector in France and have made several enquiries in the UK  at wholesalers and manufacturers in an attempt to purchase such a connector.

    I only found on wholesale who could possibly supply ony - at a cost of £25.

    I might try and buy a couple next time I am in France.

    Write your comments here...

    If we assume that a conventional plug would cost about £8 than you will be paying a premium of £17 for the 90deg version. If you put a price on your time, and value an elegant solution, I'd be tempted to just pay the money and use your time in France for
    holiday activities.

  • ocsid
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    edited September 2016 #14

    I can't help with a UK source; I got mine and one for a friend at a French Marina shop. It features also a Schuko socket, so I suspect this makes it more a continental product than one readily available over here.

    Very much neater solution for my Hymer that has a waist high awning side EHU port.

  • Vulcan
    Vulcan Forum Participant Posts: 670
    edited September 2016 #15

    Hi all, I have a 2016 Bailey Pagent Genoa, great caravan, but the electical hook up cable sticks out from the caravan when on site.

    I need a "right angled" version so that it take the cable down intead of sticking out from the side.

    I know they are made, as I've seen them when touring in France and Italy.

    Does anyone know where I can get one in the UK?

    Ebay have some, but they are from Germany and I can't see the mating connection to confirm it's a female.

    UK supplier here,

    http://www.geargb.co.uk/product/5020-23016E/16A_90_Degree_Plug__Blue_230v

  • Metheven
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    edited September 2016 #16

    Hi all, I have a 2016 Bailey Pagent Genoa, great caravan, but the electical hook up cable sticks out from the caravan when on site.

    I need a "right angled" version so that it take the cable down intead of sticking out from the side.

    I know they are made, as I've seen them when touring in France and Italy.

    Does anyone know where I can get one in the UK?

    Ebay have some, but they are from Germany and I can't see the mating connection to confirm it's a female.

    UK supplier here,

    http://www.geargb.co.uk/product/5020-23016E/16A_90_Degree_Plug__Blue_230v

    I think there's a strong case of possible electrocution with that plug, I think he needs a socket.

  • Lyke Wake Man
    Lyke Wake Man Forum Participant Posts: 238
    edited September 2016 #17

    Try looking on Ebay, they have everything

  • Navigateur
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    edited September 2016 #18

    . . . apart from 90 degree SOCKETS!

  • jennyc
    jennyc Forum Participant Posts: 957
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    edited September 2016 #20

    Hi all, I have a 2016 Bailey Pagent Genoa, great caravan, but the electical hook up cable sticks out from the caravan when on site.

    I need a "right angled" version so that it take the cable down intead of sticking out from the side.

    I know they are made, as I've seen them when touring in France and Italy.

    Does anyone know where I can get one in the UK?

    Ebay have some, but they are from Germany and I can't see the mating connection to confirm it's a female.

    Write your comments here...

    Here http://leisurelines.net/mains-inlet-90deg-blue-cee-plug-mains-lead-3771-p.asp

  • fmh
    fmh Forum Participant Posts: 11
    edited September 2016 #21

    Hi all, I have a 2016 Bailey Pagent Genoa, great caravan, but the electical hook up cable sticks out from the caravan when on site.

    I need a "right angled" version so that it take the cable down intead of sticking out from the side.

    I know they are made, as I've seen them when touring in France and Italy.

    Does anyone know where I can get one in the UK?

    Ebay have some, but they are from Germany and I can't see the mating connection to confirm it's a female.

    Write your comments here...

    Here http://leisurelines.net/mains-inlet-90deg-blue-cee-plug-mains-lead-3771-p.asp

    I too have been looking for one of these for our motorhome as it usually just at the right hight to hit my wife's head. However, both of the links in this discussion are of male plugs and what I need is the female plug (or socket on the end of a cable for
    those who think of female electrical connections as sockets)

  • ocsid
    ocsid Forum Participant Posts: 1,395
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    edited September 2016 #22

     

    I too have been looking for one of these for our motorhome as it usually just at the right hight to hit my wife's head. However, both of the links in this discussion are of male plugs and what I need is the female plug (or socket on the end of a cable for
    those who think of female electrical connections as sockets)

    The link given earlier by vandaemon was a socket as required, it also like mine features the Schuko socket;

    http://leisurelines.net/mains-inlet-90deg-blue-cee-plug-through-socket-for-mains-lead-3773-p.asp

  • APCAS
    APCAS Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited January 2017 #23

    anyone still looking i've got 1 to sell. reason for sale, it wont fit my Bailey 745 MH !!

    adrian

  • JohnWebb
    JohnWebb Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited January 2017 #24

    I have one which I bought many years ago in France. Needed it for the previous motorhome but it is not usable on the present one. However, the boat was changed last year and it was essential on that as a normal connector meant the cable stuck slightly across the door.

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